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Rachael K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
103 repeat clients
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Rachael K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
103 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $33 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Rachael has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
42 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I speak love; they return joy!

Dependable, personalized pet care services to ensure your pet(s) happiness and safety, and your home's security! Petsitting fee is for 1-2 pets in 24 hour increments (includes a.m., afternoon, p.m., & overnight care). Extra Distance Charge for more than 4 miles from Main St Charlottesville is necessary. ***** Hello new customers, please use my $20 off code for your first booking with me: RACHAK28451, https://www.rover.com/sit/rachak28451 ******************* Our furry family is our most essential link to joy. Their hearts beat wildly when they know they are loved and safe and respected. And it is my desire to bring love and safety and respect to all animals. I am a dedicated pet owner, since I was young, and years ago started helping with rescues. I've provided care services more than 40 years. My love extends to volunteerism at feral animal/wild animal sanctuaries too. In addition, I have taught CPR/First Aid/Basic Life Support for many, many years. All together, I have learned how to speak to our animal kindred with love. I know how to protect and nourish them; and they respond delightfully. In fact, my friends call me an animal magnet.

Cat care experience

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Meow Tao: comforting & chill energy

Rachael also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

103 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
42 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Your animal will be attentively supervised while in my care. I provide you updates and photos once per visit/day; you are welcome to text me as well.

Ratings and reviews

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228 ratings
Holly K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 20, 2026

Rachael is amazing! She was really thoughtful about knowing each of our pets (1.5 year old dog and 4 year old cat) personalities and taking such good care of them. Rachael was incredible about playing with them and having fun. She was also extremely thoughtful about the care of our home and tending to our pets routines and helping them feel at ease while we were away. We are so grateful for her!

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Heather H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 03, 2025

Rachael was awesome! Great communication and our cat loved her!

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Lynn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 16, 2025

Rachael is a thoughtful and loving care giver and goes the extra step to ensure she provides wonderful care and playtime for my fur baby, Riley!

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Naseem Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 03, 2025

Rachel has a special way of connecting with animals and we are lucky we found her!!!

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Anna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 25, 2025

Rachael has been wonderful both walking and dog sitting. She is patient with my dog who takes some time to warm up. Would highly recommend her!

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Rachel R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 25, 2025

Rachael was amazing with my pup when I was gone for the weekend! It was my first time leaving her not with a family member after extensive recent health issues. Rachael had been great with her previously on walks, so I expected it to go well despite being nervous to leave her for a few days. I SO appreciated the care she took to make sure that she had plenty of snuggles, ate her food, and got all of her medication in addition to frequent updates. I was able to enjoy my trip without worrying about my pup and am confident she would've been capable and communicative if any further health needs arose. I will definitely be reaching out for any and all future dog walking or pet sitting and would highly recommend Rachael to anybody else as well!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a professional animal care services provider with no other jobs to occupy my time. My furry clients, and my pet loving spouse, get all my attention! I work for you seven days a week.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Rachael can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
As a caretaker, I'm curious how you describe your animal's temperment. This helps me understand if our time together is pleasing or distressing. If I'm staying the night, I need as many details about your routine as possible; and of course I value your tips on helping your furryone have fun even if you're gone.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.